DPP Teach and Treat Programme
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Can You Offer Prescribing Supervision to a Community Pharmacist?
Are you ready to shape the future of pharmacy by mentoring the next wave of independent prescribers? If so, join our directory of Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs). Become a DPP and guide community pharmacists pursing their Independent Prescribing qualification. As a DPP, your mentorship will help trainees develop the skills and confidence needed to excel in patient care and support the NHSE national pharmacy workforce expansion plan.
Benefits of Becoming a DPP
- Mentorship Opportunity: Play a crucial role in developing skilled, confident independent prescribers in your local area.
- Visibility and Compensation: Join our NHS England endorsed directory, increasing your visibility to trainees and opening opportunities for compensation (up to £3000 for each trainee).
- Flexible Supervision Models: Utilise individual, group, or multidisciplinary supervision models to effectively mentor trainees.
How to Become a DPP
- Complete an Expression of Interest HERE.
- NHS Funded Training: access comprehensive training through ProPharmace or HE Cooperative to equip you with the skills and knowledge for effective supervision.
- Flexible Schedule: Structure your supervision hours to meet your needs and those of your trainee – only a portion of the required 90 hours need to be directly supervised by a DPP. The rest can be with other prescribers (non-DPPs).
Enhance your professional journey by becoming a Designated Prescribing Practitioner. Share your expertise, support new prescribers, and contribute to the advancement of pharmacy practice.
Ready to get started? Express your interest now in signing up for our NHS England endorsed DPP directory.
